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The Destiny Forum aims to please business executives this July

Published: 6 July 2012

The Destiny Forum will see international and local speakers share their invaluable knowledge with like-minded people at Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre on Monday, 23 July.

This is the first year the forum, which is aimed at business executives and dynamic entrepreneurs, is being held and there are plans to make it an annual event. The 2012 event welcomes esteemed speakers, Iyanla Vanzant; Thebe Ikalafeng; Phuthi Mahanyele; Kuben Naidoo; and Marcus Buckingham.

In association with Metro FM, M-Net and City Press, the Destiny Forum is a full-day interactive conference that will benefit individuals and corporates looking for cutting-edge knowledge and tools from business experts.

Tickets cost R1 700 (including VAT) per person for the full-day conference, which includes lunch and networking opportunities at the post-event cocktail party. Subscribers to Destiny and Destiny Man magazines qualify for a 30% discount.

For bookings, visit: www.destinyconnect.com or www.destinyman.com.

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